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Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas
Published on: January 17, 2018
Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Approaches for the Otolaryngologist
Timothy Fan1, Alan D Workman1, Stacey T Gray1
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Abstract:
Advances in endoscopic surgical technique have ushered in a new era of pituitary surgery with improved rates of resection and minimized operative morbidity and burden. Anatomically, endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery is split into nasal, sphenoidal, and sellar stages, each with unique considerations. Recent developments in knowledge and technology seek to build on the success of the endoscope in pituitary surgery, while expanding its capabilities.
